Global Payroll Director AI-Driven, Scalable Ops

Frazer Jones; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Frazer Jones is seeking a Senior Manager of Global Payroll to lead strategy, governance and execution of payroll operations across international regions. This executive will partner with Finance, HR, Legal and regional leadership to deliver a world-class payroll experience for a global workforce.

You will drive automation, standardization and continuous improvement, own global payroll KPIs, and oversee vendor management and compliance across multi-country populations.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of progressive payroll leadership experience.
• Deep expertise in global payroll processes, compliance requirements, and multi-country payroll frameworks.
• Proven experience leading and developing large, geographically dispersed teams.
• Demonstrated success implementing scalable processes, automation, and technology-driven improvements.
• Strong financial acumen and experience partnering with Finance, HR, and Legal at the executive level.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and change-leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive AI and automation initiatives
• Own the global payroll strategy, operations, and governance across all countries where the company operates.
• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing for multi-country populations, ensuring compliance with local, federal, and international regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, standardization, and process optimization.
• Establish and monitor global payroll KPIs, SLAs, and internal controls.
• Partner with Finance on payroll budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with HR and Total Rewards on compensation cycles, equity transactions, and global mobility.
• Lead vendor management for payroll providers, tax agencies, and compliance partners.
• Ensure readiness for audits, regulatory reviews, and internal risk assessments.

Skills

Global payroll leadership

Stakeholder management

Automation & AI initiatives

Change management

Vendor management

Tools

Payroll software tools

Job description

Frazer Jones is seeking a Senior Manager of Global Payroll to lead strategy, governance and execution of payroll operations across international regions. This executive will partner with Finance, HR, Legal and regional leadership to deliver a world-class payroll experience for a global workforce.

You will drive automation, standardization and continuous improvement, own global payroll KPIs, and oversee vendor management and compliance across multi-country populations.